We have awarded the trophy since 1996 in memory of her Grace, Lavinia Duchess of Norfolk. Every year volunteers vote for the rider they think is the most deserving. This could be for various reasons (eg most improved rider; achievement of something in particular) It is always an extremely difficult decision to make as all of the riders deserve to win for different reasons but there can only be one winner. Having said that, this year was a close run thing and for the first time ever we have decided to award a runner up trophy too